With an economy struggling to take off, high levels of unemployment and a rampant immigration problem, there is very little Italy can cheer about these days. Thankfully, a handful of weeks ago Bloomberg published the results of its research into the healthiest places on earth. Italy, for once, fared excellently, resulting the healthiest […]
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Romantic Florence
Florence, Italy, is one of the most romantic cities on earth. Visitors can walk along the Arno river, or explore exquisite gardens while enjoying the company of that special someone. It is a preferred destination for newlyweds. Take a walk along the Arno river, hand in hand. Find a cozy […]
Castles in Italy
Castles always keep their charm. Stone giants standing on top of towns they always attract the attention of tourists longing to know much about the story of what once used to be the house of noble people or simply a shield for defense from external attacks and invaders. There is […]
Telese Terme
Telese Terme is a small town in the province of Benevento, in the region of Campania. Set in the Telesina valley, 60 meters above sea level, Telese is not too far from famous towns situated in the region such as Caserta and Naples. It’s only 45 km away. Let’s discover […]
Italy under water
Italy is a beautiful country and all that’s above her soil is demonstration of it. There’s also plenty of natural beauty under her sea, the Mediterranean having some of the most amazing marine flora and fauna in the world. Have you ever thought, though, about cities under water or entire Roman […]
History of Como and Its Lake
Somewhere into the sixties, Como was a bustling city as bedeviled by traffic as any North American town of its size. Funny thing is, is that it retained much of its charm and charismatic air. Way before this, it was a mere lump of ice, melting and changing form. The […]
Lake Iseo
Split between Bergamo and Brescia, in a heavily industrialized area, you will find the surprise gem that goes by two different names—Lake Iseo (Lago d’Iseo) or Sebino. Despite the modernity in the towns of the area there are many spots along the lake’s coastline that are both picturesque and naturally […]
Tropea
Tropea is a sea side resort located in the Calabria region of Italy in the province of Vibo Valentina. The town is famous for its many beaches, which attract several tourists during the summer months. Tropea is located on a reef in the gulf of St. Euphemia and is connected to […]
Sergio Marchionne
Sergio Marchionne. Ph. Ricardo Stuckert/PR-Agencia Brasil Born in Italy in 1952, Sergio Marchionne, who apparently arrived from nowhere with a background in philosophy and was brought to Fiat as CEO by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, has become one of the most important figures not only in the Italian […]
Siracusa
Even though Siracusa, or as it is popularly known, Syracuse, is not as big as some of the other cities in Sicily, it remains the most visited location in the island. The reason for its popularity is that it is a dense mixture of civilizations and cultures. It was […]